RBAI will be going into our final clash hoping to obtain a second consecutive title win, after having defeated Wallace in a gripping semi-final here at Kingspan Stadium, 33-20. They secured the first place in the upcoming final after a stellar attacking style, with stand out performances from hat-trick try scorer, Joshua Gibson and winger, Alex Place.
Ballymena Academy secured their spot to battle it out with our defending champions after a convincing win against Sullivan Academy in our second semi-final here at Kingspan Stadium. With excellent performances in both attacking and defending, Ballymena have proved this final will be gripping. With strong players such as Charlie Hargy and Callum Mustoe, Ballymena Academy highlighted they are a force to be reckoned with.
Ticketing Info
Tickets must be purchased in advance from ulster.rugby/buytickets, as they will not be available at the stadium on match-day.
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General Ticket Pricing
Grandstand:<br>
Adult £20<br>
Junior £10<br>
Family (2A & 2J) £50
The Promenade (West Terrace):<br>
Adult £15<br>
Junior £10<br>
Family (2A & 2J) £40
Ticketmaster service charges will apply on ticket sales.
Where to watch
The final will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Route to the Final
Round of 16:
RBAI 16 - 6 Campbell College
BRA 15 - 17 Ballymena Academy
Quarter-finals:
Banbridge Academy 10 - 45 RBAI
Regent House 5 - 17 Ballymena Academy
Semi-finals:
RBAI 33 - 20 Wallace High School
Ballymena Academy 25 - 14 Sullivan Upper
A message from the coaches
"It’s a special feeling for the boys to have the opportunity to play in the final at Kingspan Stadium. The atmosphere for a Schools’ Cup final is electric and an occasion where the whole school community can come together. The boys have an outstanding attitude and have worked incredibly hard throughout the season, and for that we are extremely proud of them."
Jamie Kirk, head coach at RBAI
"Excitement here in school is building as we look ahead to the Schools’ Cup Final at Kingspan Stadium on 18th March. It should be a fantastic final, with our squad coming up against the very well coached and talented RBAI. As the Director of Rugby at Ballymena Academy I could not be more proud of our 1stXV for all that they have achieved this season. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the players, coaches and the wider Ballymena Academy community for all their support throughout the season."
John Nicholl, Director of Rugby at Ballymena Academy
